BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
2,536 km
1,576 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
2,536 km
1,576 mi / 1,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.25h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
314°
northwest

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BKK RUK
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code BKK RUK
ICAO Code VTBS VNRK
City Bangkok Rukumkot
Country Thailand Nepal
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 28.630000, 82.190000

Bangkok (BKK) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 2,536 kilometers (1,576 miles / 1,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:28 in Bangkok, it's 23:13 in Rukumkot.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,495 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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